TurboTax CD/Download Minimum requirements for
your computer

Below are the minimum requirements for TurboTax Federal 2020 software. Product activation required via Internet. Download option requires free online Intuit account.


Windows® CD/Download Products

All TurboTax personal products and TurboTax Business can be installed on a
Windows computer.


Operating Systems
  • Windows 8 or later (Windows 7
    not supported)
RAM
  • 2 GB or more recommended.
Hard Disk Space
  • 1 GB for TurboTax (plus up to 4.5 GB for Microsoft .NET 4.5.2 if not
    already installed).
Monitor
  • 1024x768 or higher recommended.
Third Party Software
  • Microsoft .NET 4.5.2 (included with TurboTax Installer)
Internet Connection
  • 1 Mbps modem (Broadband connection highly recommended). Required for product activation, software updates and optional
    online features.
Printer
  • Any Windows-compatible inkjet or laser printer.

Administrative rights required


Mac CD/Download Products

All TurboTax personal products can be installed on a
Mac computer.
Note: TurboTax Business can only be installed on Windows.

Note: TurboTax Business can only be installed on Windows.


Operating Systems
  • macOS Mojave 10.14 or later.
RAM
  • 2 GB or more recommended.
Hard Disk Space
  • 1 GB for TurboTax.
Monitor
  • 1024x768 or higher recommended.
Internet Connection
  • 1 Mbps modem (Broadband connection highly recommended). Required for product activation, software updates and optional
    online features.
Printer
  • Any Macintosh-compatible inkjet or laser printer.


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